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New York Life in the news

Check out this curated selection of stories featuring New York Life and our people.

Money.com - November 5, 2025

Best Long-Term Care Insurance Companies of November 2025

"...We chose New York Life as the best long-term care insurance company for financial stability because it has superior financial strength ratings from AM Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody's (Aaa) and S&P (AA+). It also ranked above the industry average in J.D. Power's 2022 and 2023 U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study..."

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CityBiz - November 3, 2025

New York Life Appoints Howard Grosfield to Board of Directors

"...'Howard is a visionary leader with expertise in consumer financial services, digital innovation and large-scale business transformation,' said New York Life Chair, President & CEO Craig DeSanto. 'His deep understanding of consumer needs and success in driving growth through technology-forward strategies will be a tremendous asset as we provide seamless experiences, unparalleled value and financial security to our clients'..."

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HR Digest - October 13, 2025

Closing the Gap: Low Workers' Benefits Awareness Hinders Enrollment

"...Recent surveys conducted by the New York Life Group Benefit Solutions found that only 43% of workers know how to enroll in the employer-sponsored benefits available . This leaves a remarkably large number of workers who are unaware of how to go about the process of signing up..."

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Insurance Innovation Reporter - October 1, 2025

New York Life Names Deepa Soni CIO

"...'Deepa is a distinguished technology leader with deep experience driving digital transformation and innovation in financial services,' comments Craig DeSanto, chair, president and CEO, New York Life. 'We are thrilled for her to join the executive team as we continue to advance our technology, data and AI capabilities in support of agents and advisors, clients and employees'..."

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LinkedIn - September 25, 2025

How New York Life Drove Business Value with a Unified Talent Ecosystem

"...New York Life, one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the U.S., recognized these challenges, as well as an opportunity to redirect resources to AI-driven innovation, and took action. Tina Gupta, head of talent management, led the organization through a shift - from stand-alone HR operations to a single, integrated talent ecosystem..."

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Human Resources Executive - September 16, 2025

How New York Life's skills strategy puts the 'art of the possible' in employees' hands

"...Joanne Rodgers, senior vice president and CHRO at New York Life: 'Obviously, investing in our employees is always at the forefront. For us, taking this new approach was about modernizing the employee experience. [The Career Hub] is not just the traditional classroom or online learning; it's about putting the art of the possible in our employees' hands..."

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Citywire - September 10, 2025

New York Life to merge general account with asset management business

"...'Bringing our two investment organizations together allows us to harness our collective strengths, foster collaboration and drive innovation in a way that positions us to accelerate our growth and better serve our clients,' NYLIM CEO Naïm Abou-Jaoudé stated in a press release..."

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Brand Innovators - September 8, 2025

CMO of the Week: New York Life's Amy Hu

"...Amy Hu, chief marketing officer of New York Life Insurance Company, is on a mission to transform what marketing can mean at a 180 year-old brand. 'We've been kind of a humble company,' says Hu. 'We're not braggadocious. We quietly do the things that we've been doing - helping families - but we're at a place where we shouldn't be the best kept secret. So part of it is how do we tell that story?'..."

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LinkedIn News - September 5, 2025

Chief Human Resources Officer Joanne Rodgers opens up about receiving meaningful career feedback

"...Have you ever gotten feedback that completely shifted your career? That’s exactly what happened to Joanne Rodgers, Chief Human Resources Officer at New York Life, after a senior leader shared some “jarring” feedback following one of her speeches. “ I was like, ‘Oh my God’ and he was just like, ‘I just think you need to be aware because no one else is gonna tell you this and I'm gonna tell you this.’”..."

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CoverageR - August 22, 2025

New York Life named Workday Wellness partner

"...'Benefit solutions should evolve to meet employers' changing needs, centered on a seamless and integrated end-to-end benefits experience. At NYL GBS, we prioritize understanding what employers and employees truly need, ensuring that our solutions remain both relevant and impactful. - Kristina Welke, vice president, Strategy, Solutions, Marketing at New York Life Group Benefit Solutions..."

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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR - August 8, 2025

How New York Life Is Using Al to Transform Careers: Joanne Rodgers (CHRO, New York Life)

"...Joanne Rodgers, CHRO of New York Life, joined us on The Modern People Leader to share how her 30-year journey at the company led her from securities regulation to the C-suite. We talked about the DNA of New York Life's culture, how they're rolling out AI tools company-wide, and why HR must lead the charge in this era of transformation..."

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Annuity.org - July 18, 2025

5 Best Annuity Companies of July 2025

"...Top 5 annuity companies of 2025: New York Life: Consumers love New York Life for its unmatched longevity and consistent financial strength. Advisors praise its dependable payout options and ease of underwriting..."

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Forbes - July 8, 2025

How Innovation Is Transforming Small Business Insurance

"...Natalie Cooper, Vice President and Head of Business Solutions at New York Life, emphasizes meeting small business owners 'where they are,' particularly in the workplace. New York Life is focused on bringing large employer capabilities, such as guaranteed issue products and financial wellness programs, down to the small group space..."

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The Data Chief podcast - June 25, 2025

How a CDAO goes from baseball to insurance with Don Vu - New York Life

"...Step inside the world of data innovation as Don Vu, SVP and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at New York Life, reveals how a 180-year-old institution is embracing cutting-edge AI. Don shares insights from his unique background, spanning Major League Baseball and retail startups, now applied to transforming the insurance industry. Hear how New York Life leverages AI to make experiences proactive and intelligent, addressing challenges like the 'last mile problem' in data operationalization..."

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CoverageR - June 13, 2025

New York Life GBS partners with Pasito

"...'This partnership further underscores our focus on providing planning and education tools to support employees, making benefits easier for all. It also marks the additional expansion of our comprehensive enrollment technology ecosystem, better enabling us to deliver simpler, more connected experiences and resources that put employers and employees at the center.' - Kristina Welke, Vice President, Strategy, Solutions, and Marketing at New York Life Group Benefit Solutions..."

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QNS - June 6, 2025

Citywide libraries launch annual summer reading initiative at Langston Hughes Library in Corona

"...Heather Nesle, president of the New York Life Foundation, said the organization is proud to support efforts that keep children connected to books and learning outside the classroom. 'Through initiatives like the New York Life Foundation Summer Book Giveaway, we're working to ensure more children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom,' Nesle said..."

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Forbes- June 4, 2025

Great Financial Services Leaders Focus On Listening And Co-Creation

"...When talking about how to get your team to be problem solvers, Alain Karaoglan, Head of New York Life’s Strategic Businesses, suggested his leadership philosophy, "Eyes on, hands off — leaders must be connectors, not controllers, allowing solutions to emerge from the bottom. This empowers the people who are closest to a problem, who know the issues, to solve it..."

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